Much appreciated, Zach. This is helpful as I was under the impression that new stock was returnable, subject to a 10-25% restocking fee. Seems like a b-stock is the best option to try and determine whether it is right for me given the lack of a 15 or 30-day return policy on even new stock.

My apologies... I bumped because I missed out Aeolus b-stock last year... and I agree with you otherwise as I am morally scarred from the last few months, having only recently secured a 3090 Strix and AMD 5950X. :) Grateful for the opportunity to purchase but just wanted receive feedback from...

Yes, I know -- he responded pretty quickly earlier so I wanted to ask first as I'd like to make a timely purchase and not lose out on a specific b-stock given limited availability. It is understood that he will respond when he is available to do so.

Zach?

Thanks. I'm aware of the said point on the website, but I'd like to hear from Zach directly on the full set of my questions as it pertains to my purchase between b-stock and new stock.

Zach, I've heard only the best, and I'd love to pick up an Aeolus. I'd greatly appreciate your feedback on a few questions to inform my purchase. Thanks! B-stock: 1. Are they returnable or exchangeable for a new Aeolus or Atticus within 15 or 30 days? 2. For the Aeolus Sapele, does this mean...

Massdrop x Focal Elex

I really hope this is an outlier and not a common sentiment regarding the production version. Still hoping for the best.

It is not looking so good for those who are waiting for the Vokyl Erupt. What a bummer.

Glorious Model O

Hello Hifiman Support, As a prospective buyer of Arya or Ananda, I'd love to hear what you typically do in these cases -- do you typically repair the unit or issue a new replacement? Just asking as it seems there are number of issues reported in the Ananda and Arya thread related to QC. Thanks!

Great to hear, @jamieskella -- coincidentally, I'm still on the fence related to same headphones. If you had to start over, would you pick the Arya (over HD800S and Ananda) and a decent DAC/amp (THX 789 + Airist R2R) + external mic (USB or ModMic 5.0), and call it a day as far as gaming and...

I've used the new Mixamp Pro TR that released this year (PC via USB and Xbox One X via optical), and the LCD GX is fine. It was definitely better on the JDS EL Stack, but definitely usable on Mixamp PRO TR. In fact, I've even used it directly to my Xbox One Elite controller -- and it was fine...

@theotherjude - I'd love to hear when the shipping tracker is expected to launch. Look forward to hearing soon. Thanks!

@twiceboss - Good to hear. How do you like the Vokyl Erupt compared to your SDR-modded HD800?